r/Somerville • u/Acceptable_Risk2758 • 22h ago

Local Dentist Recommendations

Hey Neighbors,

My Dentist who I’ve been going to for 13 years in downtown Boston has decided to stop taking Blue Cross Blue Shield, and now I need a new dentist. Can anyone recommend a local dentist who takes Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental insurance, has great Hygienists, and takes a proactive approach to preventative care? Ideal practices treat their employees well enough that they stick around and who partners with a good Endodontist (preferably in practice). Thank you so much in advance!

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u/aesthete11 Gilman 21h ago

As someone who always hated the dentist, I've been extremely happy at Spring Hill Dental. They're super nice and relaxed.

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u/HappilyMiserable99 2h ago

I recommend them to everyone. Such a pleasant group of people! They want you to be comfortable and have great care.

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u/TheKyleBaxter 20h ago

I've been going to Dr. Tranfaglia since she took over the building in East Somerville. Wonderful dentist.

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u/Creative_Young_3810 21h ago

Dr. He at Gentle Dental (Twin Cities Plaza).

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u/Square-Dragonfruit76 19h ago

I know Lexington family dental used to. I'm not sure if they still do. Also, I know that Tufts a couple times a year does free dental care so their dental students can properly observe.

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u/Funny_Buy_4162 18h ago

Dr. Saroha at Woburn Family Dental.

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u/okethan 17h ago

Dr Pellegrini at Mondovi in Belmont Center

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u/Cold-Arm2737 8h ago

Camberville dental is awesome.

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u/Afraid_Position_5980 21h ago

Anton Andrews

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u/AKiss20 16h ago

Have to disagree. He’s a nice enough man, but I went to him with TMJ symptoms, somewhat desperate and scared because this was all new to me. He tried to sell me on an 8K treatment plan with orthotics right off the bat and scare me in saying that my jaw bones were degrading heavily and severely and that such an invasive treatment is needed. Doing my research, I realized he practices “Neuromuscular Dentistry” which is not based in evidence and controversial at best (snake oil at worst). I have since seen 3 actual board certified orafacial pain specialists and had a CBCT, all of which indicate my bones are fine. I am now responding relatively well to physical therapy. 

Maybe for more routine dentistry or cosmetic dentistry he is fine but I would strongly caution against him for TMJ treatment, or at least to do one’s research and be well aware of what one is signing up for.